Corey L Baxter

US Patent:

20180156082, Jun 7, 2018

Filed:

Dec 7, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/371531

Inventors:

- Peoria IL, US
Daniel S. Brandt - Glendale CA, US
Jared L. Niccum - Lafayette IN, US
Corey E. Baxter - Valparaiso IN, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL

International Classification:

F01M 1/16
F01D 25/20
F02B 39/14
F16K 11/072

Abstract:

A regulator assembly having a main body is provided. The main body includes a first passage extending from a first end and a second passage extending from the first passage towards a second end. The main body also includes a seat defined between the first passage and the second passage. The regulator assembly also includes a valve element. The valve element includes a head portion having a projection. The projection includes a plurality of apertures provided therethrough. The valve element further includes an internal channel. The regulator assembly further includes a spring element. Direct fluid communication between the plurality of apertures of the valve element and the first passage of the main body is discontinued when the head portion is in contact with the seat; and is in direct fluid communication with the first passage of the main body when the valve element is not in contact with the seat.